Emotional Wellness 5

I think a topic we all should be thinking about is coping skills and coping mechanisms. This is important not only because one gets obvious good and bad coping mechanisms, but also because an initial good coping skill can turn into a bad coping mechanism if it becomes an addiction or interferes with one’s daily lives.


Let’s look at generally accepted good coping skills:

  • brainstorm solutions
  • be positive
  • be assertive
  • breathe deep and slowly
  • cry
  • clean or organize your environment
  • drawing
  • dancing
  • do physical exercises
  •  eat healthy
  • encourage others
  • enjoy nature
  • evaluate pros and cons of a situation
  • get enough sleep
  • go for a drive
  • go on a vacation
  • gardening
  • keep inspirational quotes around you 
  • laugh
  • learn a new skill
  • make a gratitude list or keep a gratitude journal
  • painting
  • photography
  • playing a game
  • playing an instrument
  • reach out to people in need
  • singing
  • schedule time for yourself
  • spend time on hobbies
  • socialize
  • writing
  • reading
  • reward yourself for successes
  • taking a walk
  • take care of a pet
  • take a break
  • taking a bath or shower
  • use humour
  • write a list of goals
  • write a list of your strengths


With all the mechanisms on this list it is important to realise even though they are considered to be good coping mechanisms, they can turn into something bad. any action or behaviour or coping mechanism can be considered harmful if it takes over your life, affects your day to day life negatively, takes over your finances and if you become dependent on it to get through your day, and if you turn into a monster if you don’t get your “fix” of this coping mechanism. 

Till next time,


Stay safe

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